Updates from Tina Marie Serra

Being an entrepreneur is an exciting adventure, which, at the beginning consumes your energy, attention and time. Often, once the initial excitement of new products and a fast-paced business has slowed down and life starts to return to your more normal routines, you may think that you made a mistake, or wonder why you decided to have your own business.

If you are like most people, there are moments when your motivation lulls and you may experience a level of frustration. This is especially true if you have left the corporate world as an employee and made the leap to having your own business. As an entrepreneur, any situation that impacts your business can also impact your life and vice versa. It is not unusual for people to second guess their decision on why they started their own business. Motivating yourself and your team through these normal feelings is challenging at times.

It is easy to stay motivated and get others excited when all is going well. The challenge that we are all up to meeting, is to keep being motivated when we want to quit or slow down.

Here are some ways to motivate yourself and your team through the challenging times.

We already know that Young Living offers great products, service and support for all members, so your first item to work on is:

Remember why you became a member of Young Living

Think back to what made you start your business. Revisit your original reasons for using essential oils and get excited again. Remind yourself and your team by sharing why you became a member. Engaging friends and fellow members in your excitement will re-ignite your previous passion for your business.

Focus on positive thoughts

When your motivation ebbs, it is easy to think negative thoughts. If you catch yourself thinking or saying, “Why did I start this business?” or “This takes too much time/money/etc.” It is time to readjust your thinking to “I started this business because _____________.” Or, I’m investing my time/money because I believe in the products and my ability to share this exciting adventure.

Set a schedule

Plan regular hours for doing business. If you keep a crazy schedule without regular hours, you are more inclined to lose your motivation. Planning specific times to work will help you plan your free time too. Block out your work time and stick to it.

Take a break

Refresh your mind and body by planning time to meet with friends, take a vacation and separating personal time from business time. Everyone needs a break from time to time. The most successful business people make sure that they allow time to recharge.

You may be thinking that leaders can never have down time. Not true! Everyone suffers that motivational downswing periodically. What you do when you begin to lack motivation can make a difference in the success of your business. Blending your lifestyle and livelihood takes talent. Encourage your team members to follow these tips if they hit a lull. If you need to be reminded of what success looks like, go to Member Moments and see what key members have to say.

Meet Tina Marie Serra

I am a business coach that helps other people start and run their YL business. I evaluate, analyze, train, and support. I focus on peoples individual needs. I started November 30, 2009 as a distributor and within a few months I couldn't stop talking about them and the value they were to our family - which before I knew it I had an organization that allowed me to get my products for free and for a family of 9 that was wise and responsible move that you should do to. We honor our stewardship to a Champion Product that has defeated all opponents, so as to hold first place in nature's living energy, by fostering a community of healing and discovery while inspiring individuals to wellness, purpose, and abundance.

YL Awards*Star, Senior Star, Executive and Silver in the first year.*Gold in the 3rd year

*Platinum 5th year (over 100,000 in sales in 1 month)

History

First off I've had 3 businesses: My first was a studio called, "Tone Up AtTina's" for 4 years, which I sold so I could stay home full time with my children for 17 years. Then we opened 2 restaurants called "Rosetti's Pizza and Sub's". Restaurant business is a tough career, so when I was introduced to network marketing I thought it was something I could do from home and still be in control of my hours and life.

Young Living has taken me Around the World!

After just 4 years I have created a residual income that is triple what I had made in the past. I have almost 2000 people in my organization and I've earned EVERY incentive trip since I started and I'd like to show you how.

Trips did I say? Yes, to tour Ireland, Cruise Mediterranean beginning in Italy, Croatia,Greece and Turkey, Cruised up the Alaska passage, A week in Hawaii and cruised both the East and West Caribbean, visited Hong Kong and several times in Canada and Florida as well as doing classes in several states. I'd also like to say, when Young Living does something it is 1st class and you feel like a queen/king.

I've come up with a guide, and I'm POSITIVE that if you follow it, you’ll get what you want in life, too.

You'll be temped to skimp the unpleasant steps and then you’ll stay where you are… stuck.

It’s important to remember that everything is 100% possible for you to do, thanks to incredible advances in technology.

But this is the proven system that works, and with it, you can get the financial freedom you’ve always wanted.

You’re SO CLOSE to success, but you have to take control of your business and get the training you need.